South Australian Food And Wine Guide : 2017 South Australian Food and Wine Guide

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Eighty five percent
of Appellation's
menu comes from
the Barossa Valley
and South Australia
– fresh local food on
your plate.
58 kilometres from Adelaide to Lyndoch, 71 kilometres from Adelaide to Eden Valley.
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grounds or hire a bike and venture further on the Jack Bobridge
cycling track or even take part in a cooking class picking fresh
produce from the Kitchen Garden. While next door at St Hugo,
visitors will enjoy a range of food and wine experiences. The Tour
& Tasting experience includes a tour of the vineyards followed by a
tutored tasting in the private underground tasting room, and dining
experiences include lunch or dinner showcasing the finest Barossa
produce matched with St Hugo wines.
At Yalumba, Australia’s oldest family-owned winery, visitors can
sample fine wine in the Wine Room. Grab a spot by the open fire
or wander through the beautiful gardens if the weather is warm.
Yalumba is the only winery in Australia to have its own cooperage –
visitors can see the coopers at work on weekdays, or view displays
on the art of barrel making on weekends.
Nearby Eden Valley, with its towering gum trees and dramatic hills,
is a total contrast to the Barossa Valley. Eden Valley is a boutique
wine region and was reportedly named by surveyors who found the
word ‘Eden’ carved into a tree. The sub-region is best known for its
Riesling and Shiraz which ripen slowly here, but it also grows many
other varietals such as Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Chardonnay,
Pinot Gris, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
Henschke is one of the oldest wine names in the Eden Valley and
boasts five generations of winemakers. The Hill of Grace Shiraz
is world-renowned. The intimate cellar door is open Monday to
Saturday. VIP tours and tastings are available, bookings required.
Also worth visiting is the Fernfield Wines cellar door, housed
in a beautiful 1856 stone cottage. The winery is celebrated for
its handmade, small-batch wines and delicious tasting platters.
Boutique wine experiences include wine barrel tasting, and wine and
artisan chocolate pairing.
Then venture out to Peter Seppelt Wines at Grand Cru Estate.
Peter’s family has been making wine for more than 150 years. Try a
gourmet pizza at the Grand Cru Wood Oven Restaurant (weekends
only) or sample some of their impressive estate-grown wines at the
cellar door.
Short of time? Taste Eden Valley, a collaborative cellar door located
in Angaston, showcases some of the region’s smallest producers –
often carrying exclusive vintages.
But wine is not the only story in the Barossa as you’ll soon discover
during a visit to the Barossa Farmers Market, held every Saturday
morning in Angaston. Expect to see free-range pork, herbs and
vegetable seedlings, organic flour, in-season fruit and
vegetables, locally farmed lamb, chocolates,
pastries and more.
BAROSSA
FOOD & WINE TRAILS
Epicurean Way
This four-day adventure takes you through McLaren
Vale, Adelaide Hills, Barossa and Clare Valley, visiting
wineries, artisan food producers and dining venues along
the way. Itinerary highlights in the Barossa include the
Jacob’s Creek Visitor Centre, Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop,
Seppeltsfield Winery, Wolf Blass and Hentley Farm.
Butcher, Baker, Winemaker Trail
At just $79, this pack is your passport to the Barossa
region’s best food and wine experiences. The price
includes a VIP voucher booklet and gourmet picnic
hamper comprising a cheese knife, cheese board, wine
glasses, napkins, condiments and a trail map. It can be
purchased at the Barossa, Gawler or Kapunda Visitor
Information Centres or online at www.barossa.com
Seppeltsfield Road
With its distinctive palm trees, Seppeltsfield Road leads
from the Barossa Valley Way to the iconic Seppeltsfield
Winery. The 10 kilometre road is home to some of the
most famous wineries and vineyards, but it also includes
gourmet destinations and a range of accommodation
from boutique cottages to luxury suites.
www.seppeltsfieldroad.com
Bethany to Angaston Trail
A self-guided trail that unlocks the secrets of the
Bethany sub-region, visiting celebrated producers such
as Yalumba, Turkey Flat, Rusden and Bethany Wines.
The detailed guide also contains information on cheese
makers, cooking schools, historic sites, accommodation
and popular picnic spots.
Nuriootpa Wine Trail
This is a useful introduction to the winemakers in and
around the township of Nuriootpa (‘Noori’ to the locals),
such as Elderton Wines, Penfolds and Yelland & Papps.
The guide lists cellar doors, accommodation options and
places to eat and drink. If you don’t want to drive, cycle
or book a tour instead.
After the markets, pop over to Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop, where you
can stock up on Maggie’s famous pâtés, pastes, olives, vinegar and
oils. Enjoy lunch from the seasonal menu or a goodie-filled basket
and a glass of Pheasant Farm Wine. Daily cooking demonstrations
are also available.
Artisan cheeses can be found at the Barossa Valley Cheese Co. in
Angaston. Next door is Casa Carboni, an Italian cooking school and
gourmet café – a great place for a coffee or snack.
The Barossa offers a good range of fine dining establishments,
including fermentAsian, Vintners Bar & Grill, The Cellar Kitchen,
St Hugo Restaurant, Harvest Kitchen, Hentley Farm, Appellation
at The Louise, and Fino which is part of the historic Seppeltsfield
Winery precinct.
Appellation at The Louise, Marananga